Jason Fitzgerald Named President of National Association of Royalty Owners
Fort Worth, TX (February 4, 2026)
Whitley Penn Mineral & Asset Management Senior Manager, Jason Fitzgerald, has been named President of the National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO).
“Congratulations to Jason Fitzgerald on his appointment as President of the National Association of Royalty Owners,” stated Irfan Dossani, Partner-in-Charge of Advisory. “His strategic insight and collaborative spirit will undoubtedly strengthen NARO’s impact and guide its mission with clarity and purpose. We look forward to the meaningful contributions he will bring and the strong leadership he will provide in the years ahead.”
Fitzgerald comes from a long line of Oil & Gas producers spanning four generations in North Texas and brings a unique perspective to the Mineral and Royalty space. With a background in operating and mineral management, he leverages this knowledge daily, to shape asset management solutions for interest owners nationwide. Fitzgerald has participated and presented at several royalty owner education events including the World Oilman’s: Mineral and Royalty Conference (MARC) and the Royalty Owner Institute’s Mineral Management 101 classes, and the NARO National Conference. Fitzgerald is also a Certified Mineral Manager with the National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO) and previously served as Director At Large holding the positions of Secretary and Vice President since 2023.
Fitzgerald holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance Real Estate from Texas Christian University.
“I’m honored to serve as President of NARO,” said Fitzgerald. “NARO plays a vital role in educating and advocating for royalty owners, and I look forward to working with our board, staff, and members to strengthen our impact and continue advancing our mission nationwide.”
About National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO)
NARO is a volunteer led, member based, 501(c)6 education and advocacy organization established in 1980 to assist US mineral owners. The mission of NARO is to support, advocate and educate for the empowerment of mineral and royalty owners. To learn more about NARO, please visit www.naro-us.org.
About Whitley Penn, LLP
For more than 40 years, Whitley Penn tax, audit, and advisory professionals have been dedicated to the success of our clients. Our mission is to provide transformative solutions that deliver valuable results and develop strong relationships. With an established presence in the Southwest and as an independent member of HLB International, we are strategically positioned to help you grow both locally and globally. At Whitley Penn, your future is our focus. www.whitleypenn.com.
Fort Worth, TX (February 4, 2026)
Whitley Penn Mineral & Asset Management Senior Manager, Jason Fitzgerald, has been named President of the National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO).
“Congratulations to Jason Fitzgerald on his appointment as President of the National Association of Royalty Owners,” stated Irfan Dossani, Partner-in-Charge of Advisory. “His strategic insight and collaborative spirit will undoubtedly strengthen NARO’s impact and guide its mission with clarity and purpose. We look forward to the meaningful contributions he will bring and the strong leadership he will provide in the years ahead.”
Fitzgerald comes from a long line of Oil & Gas producers spanning four generations in North Texas and brings a unique perspective to the Mineral and Royalty space. With a background in operating and mineral management, he leverages this knowledge daily, to shape asset management solutions for interest owners nationwide.
Fitzgerald has participated and presented at several royalty owner education events including the World Oilman’s: Mineral and Royalty Conference (MARC) and the Royalty Owner Institute’s Mineral Management 101 classes, and the NARO National Conference.
Fitzgerald is also a Certified Mineral Manager with the National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO) and previously served as Director At Large holding the positions of Secretary and Vice President since 2023.
Fitzgerald holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance Real Estate from Texas Christian University.
“I’m honored to serve as President of NARO,” said Fitzgerald. “NARO plays a vital role in educating and advocating for royalty owners, and I look forward to working with our board, staff, and members to strengthen our impact and continue advancing our mission nationwide.”
About National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO)
NARO is a volunteer led, member based, 501(c)6 education and advocacy organization established in 1980 to assist US mineral owners. The mission of NARO is to support, advocate and educate for the empowerment of mineral and royalty owners. To learn more about NARO, please visit www.naro-us.org.
About Whitley Penn, LLP
For more than 40 years, Whitley Penn tax, audit, and advisory professionals have been dedicated to the success of our clients. Our mission is to provide transformative solutions that deliver valuable results and develop strong relationships. With an established presence in the Southwest and as an independent member of HLB International, we are strategically positioned to help you grow both locally and globally. At Whitley Penn, your future is our focus. www.whitleypenn.com.
